San Clemente

God has again provided for our needs with a short term job. Some friends of ours from Phoenix bought a vacation house in San Clemente, CA that needs to be remodeled. Mike left last week to work on it. Logistics just didn't work for Charlie and I to go so we are staying in Prescott for the time. Looks like our part of the job will take 2-3 months and we'll try to fit one or two weekend visits in. So far Mike has been pretty lonely being in a new town all alone with nothing to do after work in the evening. He is getting help later this week from an old co-worker to help the project along. I think this life is effecting Charlize the most. Every morning she asks for her Da Da. Everytime she sees my phone she asks to call him and there are usually tears involved when we have to say goodbye. It's hard to see but on the other hand I'm glad she is remembering him and that she loves him so much.

Charlize and I have done some exploring and I'm starting to understand the labrynth of Prescott a little better. We're also starting to make some friends from church. The weather is so nice! 55 at night. 85 days.

Linda and I planted a garden which has proved to be quite the challenge here. Almost every morning we find a new plant that has been eaten to the ground. A little discouraging but we built some cages yesterday that should help. So far we have tomatoes, peppers, basil, cillantro, strawberries, rasberries, blackberries, carrots, onions, cucmbers, zuccini, watermellon, cantelope, corn and mint growing. We'll see how it goes.

The Ultrasound

We got to see baby Jolly today! Praise the Lord for a good day. We finally found a babysitter (thanks Molly) so Mike could join me. Thankfully everything they could see looked healthy and she said my placenta is attached high at the back which aparently is good. =) We got to see both lobes of the brain, bones in the hands, spine, face, femer. So fun to see what goes on inside and it's making me really excited about this child growing within. Unfortunately the umbilical cord was strategically placed between the legs so no "show and tell" this time around. We expect full cooperationg next month when they do all the measurements. =) This one was for the purpose of establishing the due date. They changed my due date by over a week but I happen to know they are wrong. =) Either way, Oct 27th or Nov 5th we look forward to meeting this blessing from the Lord sometime this fall as the Lord wills. He has been so gracious to us and we are thankful.

14 weeks

Well, I finally had a doctor apt. today. I really like my new doctor. She's friendly, informative and great bed side mannor. I got to hear the heart beat which is always comforting. I have an ultra-sound next Tues to confirm due date of Oct 27. (one day after Charlize). However this baby will also be a c-section as Prescott doesn't perform v-backs. They do not have anesthieiologists on location at all times and it could take 30min for the on-call to get there. Small towns sure are different. =) But, she said she always schedules for 39 weeks which will be fine with me at that point to go a week early. That also gives the kids a week between birthdays which is nice. My sister Jodi and my birthday are 5 days apart and it always worked well to have our own weekend to celebrate.

God has been blessing us with work lately. Mike has two small jobs this week and then two larger ones coming up. At this point it looks like we have work for the next 4months! Praise the Lord. He is so good to us.

Charlize, meet God.

Charlize and I were reading a book about how God has created our bodies. Everytime we get to a body part we point to it. The last page just talked about God so I asked Charlize where God is. (even though I know He is everywhere) I pointed up toward the sky. She turned her head, looked up and said, "hi".

back in AZ

Thank you to everyone for all the prayers over the last few days. I felt every one! Monday was travel day as well as the first time I had been out of bed in 6 days. My mom got me to the airport and we found out the flight was delayed by an hour. (always happens to me in Omaha). Thankfully I was feeling well, just tired so I got to use a wheel chair and my mom got to come through security. We finally got on the plane which was only half full so I was able to use three seats for us. This helped a lot! Charlize had room to squirm and squirm she did for 3 hours straight! It was a lot of work and I had to make numerous appologies to the couple in front of us and she threw her book over the seat and pulled hair. Thankfully I didn't feel sick until the last few minutes.

When we got off the plane I couldn't find Mike. I wasn't strong enough to hold Charlize so I made her walk with me. All the sudden she was tugging on my arm. I thought she was trying to get away but then realized she saw Mike and was running to him. I'm so glad she didn't forget him. After a very long two hr ride we were home. The last few days we've been trying to make the 2 hr time change. (charlize got up at 4:30am Tues)

Today is my first day to be alone. I've been a guest in someone's home since mid Dec. and although it was a great time I'm just enjoying being by myself today. Mike and his parents are taking care of Charlize which is great since I'm back to jello and water and resting. I hit 11 weeks today! I'm hoping it's like last time and I only have two more bad weeks to go! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!

10 Weeks--1/4 of the way through!

The days have been up and down lately. Yesterday was really good and today not so much. Mike started a side remodel job yesterday and we are thankful even for the little ones. He also has a lead at the local Home Depot. He's hoping to have another conversation tomorrow with one of the managers. If anyone can sell Home Depot's product; Mike can. Most times when he has a question there he realizes he knows more than the employee on hand. I have one more week here in Lincoln. I'm thankful for the help but looking forward to seeing Mike. After this we move back in the trailer. We've decided to live there until the baby is born to save some money. (or until I can't fit through the door (a serious possibility)).

Yesterday I was looking through pics on our camera. One of Mike came up and Charlize immediately said, "Da, da!" That's a pretty rare thing still so I was glad that she still recognizes him. She's really starting to babble. Every animal says "bow, wow, wow" according to her. It's pretty cute. She's really trying.

Prescott

Yes, Cristina, we are looking at Prescott at this time as a more permanent stop. As permanent as a Jolly can be any way. (6 moves in 4 1/2 years of marriage). =) Mike is looking into some of the newly created gov. jobs. One option is at the V.A. hospitol and there are several other options that revolve around construction/maintenance. At this point benefits are a bigger factor than pay as rent is pretty cheap there. We've found some houses under $700. PTL! We are praying that God would lead Mike to the right place for work and that He would bless quickly if it's His will. Also that we would remain trusting Him no matter the timeline. I'm hoping to be feeling better by May and look forward to seeing all of you in the valley soon.

Case of the Yukks!

Sorry it's been a while. Thanks for everyone who's praying. It's been another though 1st tri-mester but better this time as I have help and a better diet. (my mom makes my food) Last time i couldn't stand to smell the cooking so I ate freezer meals. Not so nutritious. Mike is currently driving our trailer back to AZ. (Prescott). Charlize and I will fly back on Ap 8th. That way my mom can help me for a few weeks and then Mike's mom can help me finish up. Please pray for continued strength and health for me and obedience from charlize and job for Mike. I'm getting dizzy.....more later.

Simple Math

3+1=4

Or at least it will in October. =)

Next Stop: Hammond, IN

Now we're in Hammond with my oldest sister. They had some snow damage in their dinning room so Mike is redoing plumbing and electrical and then replacing drywall on the ceiling and two walls. Quite the project when you have 4 kids running around the house. We'll probably be here a few more days and then finally head back to Lincoln and eventually AZ. I'm getting really anxious for this to be over but it's great to have time with my sister and family. They are so much fun to be around.

PS: Jon and Jen we got your message. Our cell is dead and I can't find the charger. Thanks for a great time. We made it in at 1am and the trip was smoothe.